Columbia River Gorge, Mosier
New fire in Columbia River Gorge prompts urgent evacuations near Mosier
A new fire broke out Monday afternoon near Mosier, in the Columbia River Gorge, and is called the Microwave Fire.
Columbia River Gorge under severe fire restrictions
With possible near triple-digit temperatures on the way Tuesday in the Portland metro area, fire restrictions are for the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area which spans from Troutdale to east of The Dalles.
Oregon wildfires: level 3 evacuations issued for Microwave Tower Fire near Columbia Gorge
The Round Mountain and Wickiup fires on Deschutes National Forest are at a combined 276 acres as of Monday morning, according to Central Oregon Fire Info. Wickiup Fire is now at 40% containment and Round Mountain is at 10%. Level 2 and 3 evacuation orders were issued around Wickiup Reservoir.
Fire restrictions in effect for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is banning campfires, smoking and several other public use activities amid increased fire danger and dry weather conditions.
Wildfire burns rapidly near Mosier; evacuation orders in place
A fire near the Columbia River Gorge city of Mosier erupted Monday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders. The Microwave Tower fire – named after a local signal tower — reportedly burned eastward in winds of 30 to 35 mph.
Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations issued for Mosier Fire in Wasco County
The Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations apply from Rattler Ridge Rd, east to Huskey Rd, north to the border of the city of Mosier and south to the intersection of Huskey Rd and Proctor Rd. Level 2 “Be Set” warnings have been issued from the city of Mosier and from Huskey Rd.
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Progress made on nearly 600-acre Microwave Tower Fire threatening Columbia Gorge town of Mosier
Crews worked through the night to stop or slow the Microwave Tower fire near the Columbia Gorge town of Mosier, taking ...
Whisky Creek Fire remains at 10.5 acres; human activity blamed, investigation ongoing
Officials say the Whisky Creek Fire burning in the Mt. Hood National Forest, near the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic ...
Oregon fire grows large enough to create its own weather as firefighters scramble to battle Western blazes
Dozens of major fires were burning across Oregon under record-breaking dry conditions as the state entered its 76th day ...
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2 hospitalized over 8 rescues in 10 days on Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge
PNWSAR arrived to guide them down. Crag Rats and Cascade Lock Fire Department rescued two injured and stranded hikers near ...
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Fireworks Fire In Gorge
Fireworks are the apparent cause of a grass fire that broke out on the cliff below Vista House in the Columbia River Gorge over the weekend. Corbett firefighters responded to the ...
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Columbia River Gorge under red flag warning with increased danger of lightning strikes, wildfires
Lightning and an abundance of dry fuel increased the wildfire risk in the western Columbia River Gorge and the Gifford ...
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Columbia River Gorge under severe fire restrictions
The Lone Rock Fire in eastern Oregon is now nearly 135,000 acres in size with more than 1,000 fire personnel assigned to the firefight. Over the past week, Portland Fire & Rescue’s (PF&R ...
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Microwave Tower Fire and Durkee Fire headline blazes burning in Oregon
(KATU) — A wildfire burning near the town of Mosier, in the gorge ... Crews say the fire is burning in grass and timber.